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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,506.96, 661,716.35 and 264,647.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,506.96, 661,716.35 and 264,647.02 is: 365,211.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,506.96 : 661,716.35 = 264,647.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,506.96/661,716.35 = 264,647.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,506.96x = 661,716.35 × 264,647.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,506.96x = 175,121,257,135.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,121,257,135.25/479,506.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,211.09

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